YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT MINI-GRANT

- Grant Application Period Closed 4/28/2023 - 

Research shows that youth civic engagement is critical for a variety of reasons. Youth engagement can lead to increased academic performance and improved social-emotional well-being. It builds safe and inclusive school and community cultures and decreases dropout rates. When young people develop healthy civic habits, skills, and commitments, they become more active in community decision-making which leads to broader representation and community benefit. 

To support this purpose, the Kansas Volunteer Commission, a program of the Kansas State Department of Education, announces the availability of grant funds to support the civic engagement of youth in grades K-12. For this grant, applicants must engage youth in the planning and implementing of grant activities. Priority will be given to applications that include youth-led and youth-initiated projects. 

MINI-GRANT MATERIALS:

Guidelines are available here  

Application is available here

Mini-Grant Frequently Asked Questions here   

W9 is available here

Grant period is from June 1st, 2023 - April 4th, 2024

For questions, contact: volunteer@ksde.org